Rita Sepulveda

Any resident of the family care home or qualified exempt provider home turning eighteen (18) years of age shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor fourteen (14) calendar days prior to their 18th birthday.

Rule 2.121.C.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2026.

Prior to license approval, the primary provider, applicant 2, and all persons residing in the home must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider.

Rule 2.311.A.13. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 26, 2026.

Once a permanent license has been issued, the licensee must annually submit to the Department a declaration of compliance with the applicable licensing rules and notice of continuing operation on the form prescribed by the Department, along with the appropriate annual fee as set forth in rule section 2.111.

Rule 2.107.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Rule 2.121.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Change of residents in the facility, not to include those residents placed in the facility by a county department.

Rule 2.124.A.3.d. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Rule 2.316.B. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026.

Any resident of the family child care home or qualified exempt provider home turning eighteen (18) years of age shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor fourteen (14) calendar days prior to their 18th birthday.

Rule 2.121.C.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2026.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 24, 2026.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Rule 2.121.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 24, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a building and physical premises training. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic, handing and storage of hazardous materials, and the appropriate storage of biological contaminants.:

Rule 2.312.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 24, 2026.

There must be open, uncluttered, and safe indoor play space of at least thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space per child, including space for moveable furniture and equipment exclusive of: a.Hallways; b.Bathrooms; c.Stairways; d.Closets; e.Laundry rooms; f. Furnace rooms; and g. Space occupied by permanent built-in cabinets and permanent storage shelves.

Rule 2.336.A.1.a-g. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 24, 2026.

Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years.

Rule 2.336.C.15.a. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 24, 2026.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Rule 2.121.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

Rule 2.312.E. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a building and physical premises training. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic, handing and storage of hazardous materials, and the appropriate storage of biological contaminants.:

Rule 2.312.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Rule 2.316.B. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 19, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

There must be open, uncluttered, and safe indoor play space of at least thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space per child, including space for moveable furniture and equipment exclusive of: a.Hallways; b.Bathrooms; c.Stairways; d.Closets; e.Laundry rooms; f. Furnace rooms; and g. Space occupied by permanent built-in cabinets and permanent storage shelves.

Rule 2.336.A.1.a-g. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years.

Rule 2.336.C.15.a. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Rule 2.120.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Rule 2.121.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Rule 2.121.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility.

Rule 2.127.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

Rule 2.127.B. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.

Rule 2.127.C. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Rule 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Rule 2.311.A.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.C. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;

Rule 2.312.D. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

Rule 2.312.E. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a building and physical premises training. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic, handing and storage of hazardous materials, and the appropriate storage of biological contaminants.:

Rule 2.312.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.

Rule 2.312.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children, the primary provider must ensure that equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must read and be trained on “Rules Regulating Family Child Care Homes,” the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities,” and the “Rules Regulating Special Activities,” if applicable.

Rule 2.312.L. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children all qualified substitutes, and staff members must have at least one (1) hour of child development training. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.312.O. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.312.P. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.

Rule 2.312.R.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home’s policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. By signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Rule 2.316.A. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Rule 2.316.B. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Sign In/Out Procedure The provider must maintain a daily sign in/out method containing the date, the child’s name, the time that the child arrived at and left the home, and the parent, guardian, or authorized person’s signature. A full signature is required by the parent or guardian every time the child arrives at or leaves the home. The provider may sign in or out children who arrive directly from school or an activity as needed on a daily basis. The provider must use their full signature. The parent/guardian must provide a signature on a weekly basis to verify the record.

Rule 2.317.D.1. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Visitors Visits from all non-family members to the home must be on the sign in/out log, including the name, date, and arrival/departure times.

Rule 2.317.E.1. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include:

Rule 2.320.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: Written authorization for media use is required if the media use is not included in the written policies and procedures statement; including, but not limited to, television and video viewing, music, tablet and/or smart phone usage, video games, and computer use. The authorization must include approved time limits. The authorization form only needs to be on file if media use is not addressed in the home policies and procedures statement; and

Rule 2.320.A.10. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.320.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: Written authorization for field trips and excursions can occur on a daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.

Rule 2.320.A.9. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The complete file for each child in care must be kept confidential and retained by the primary provider for at least three (3) years after the child leaves the family child care home. It must be available without restriction to the Department and to child protective services, police, and the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s).

Rule 2.320.C. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

All personal medications, vitamins, and supplements of the primary provider, applicant 2, staff members, or any residents of the home must be locked and inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.321.B.8.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Expired first aid supplies and equipment must be discarded and replaced.

Rule 2.322.B.2. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Hand washing areas should promote self-help skills to include, but not be limited to, sturdy and age-appropriate step stools, soap, and single-use or disposable towels accessible to children.

Rule 2.324.A.5. CDEC’s category: Health/Sanitation/Children’s Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The following procedure must be followed each time a diaper is changed: The child must be placed on a clean, disinfected, dry changing table or mat;

Rule 2.324.B.3.d. CDEC’s category: Health/Sanitation/Children’s Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

All meals and snacks provided by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must meet current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern guidance and requirements published by the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.cacfp.org/meal-pattern-guidance/ (April 2016) and 7 C.F.R. sections 210.10 and 226.20 (July 1, 2022), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Children who are at the family child care home for more than four (4) hours, day or evening, must be offered a meal. Arrangements must be made for feeding children who are in care before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

Rule 2.325.A. CDEC’s category: Food/Nutrition. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

All parents must have access to menus and must be notified of meals being served.

Rule 2.325.C. CDEC’s category: Food/Nutrition. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Children who are actively eating may be in a highchair or other approved feeding equipment for longer than fifteen (15) minutes. Children must be moved away from the feeding location once feeding is complete. Older children must be allowed to leave the feeding location once they are finished eating.

Rule 2.325.U. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Children must be provided a developmentally appropriate environment.

Rule 2.328.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Children who are awake must not be confined for more than fifteen (15) minutes at a time to cribs, high chairs (unless they are eating), swings, playpens, or other equipment that inhibit freedom of movement. Confinement must never be used as a form of discipline. Children must have an opportunity each day for freedom of gross motor movement.

Rule 2.329.B. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The premises of the family child care home must be kept safe and free from hazards to health at all times.

Rule 2.335.D. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

All garbage and other wastes must be stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children and disposed of in a manner that does not constitute a health hazard or nuisance.

Rule 2.335.F. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

There must be open, uncluttered, and safe indoor play space of at least thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space per child, including space for moveable furniture and equipment exclusive of: a.Hallways; b.Bathrooms; c.Stairways; d.Closets; e.Laundry rooms; f. Furnace rooms; and g. Space occupied by permanent built-in cabinets and permanent storage shelves.

Rule 2.336.A.1.a-g. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

The family child care home must be equipped with adequate light, heat, ventilation, and plumbing for safe and comfortable occupancy. The heating unit must be capable of maintaining a draft-free temperature of a minimum of sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit at floor level in all rooms used for child care.

Rule 2.336.A.4. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled.

Rule 2.336.B.1. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

An adequate number of high chairs and other child size suitable equipment that meet Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission standards published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 16 CFR § 1112 and 1321 (June 19, 2019), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from the CPSC at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours; must be provided when feeding each child under two (2) years of age.

Rule 2.336.B.2. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 2.336.C.1. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

There must be a carbon monoxide detector in working condition installed in the area of the family child care home as recommended by the manufacturer and in the hallway outside the licensed bedrooms or area where children sleep.

Rule 2.336.C.14. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years.

Rule 2.336.C.15.a. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children.

Rule 2.337.D.2. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

At least one (1) adult in the vehicle transporting children must have current Department-approved first aid certificate and Department-approved CPR certificate for all ages of children. A first aid kit must be available in the vehicle.

Rule 2.338.B. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026.

Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Rule 2.311.A.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.312.P. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.312.Q. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025.

The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.

Rule 2.336.C.15. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025.

Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.10.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

Prior to issuance of the license, the licensee and primary provider must complete: First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;

Rule 7.707.32.A.6. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

Effective December 31, 2016, all providers and staff must complete a building and physical premises training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Rule 7.707.32.A.8.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

Licensees requesting continuation of a permanent license shall: Complete fifteen (15) clock hours of training each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development; and,

Rule 7.707.32.B.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

Sign In/Out Procedure The provider must maintain a daily sign in/out method containing the date, the child’s name, the time that the child arrived at and left the home, and the parent, guardian, or authorized person’s signature. A full signature is required by the parent or guardian every time the child arrives at or leaves the home. The provider may sign in or out children who arrive directly from school or an activity as needed on a daily basis. The provider must use their full signature. The parent/guardian must provide a signature on a weekly basis to verify the record.

Rule 7.707.6.C. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care practitioner. The statement of the child’s current health statusmust be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12)months, or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.

Rule 7.707.71.A.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.

Rule 7.707.71.B.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.

The child must be placed on a clean, sanitized, dry changing table or mat.

Rule 7.707.72.B.2.b. CDEC’s category: Health/Sanitation/Children’s Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 12, 2024.